Celtic 1 - Kilmarnock 0
Celtic 1 - Kilmarnock 0
With Hartley in for the suspended in-form winger McGeady, Celtic lined up in a familiar looking 442 system. However within 15 minutes Gordon Strachan’s plans were up in air with injuries to new full back Andreas Hinkel, and Dutchman Venegoor of Hesselink, with attacking pair Riordan and Killen the substitutes brought on. Hinkel seemed to have pulled something in his upper leg, and while he seemed mobile enough the Celtic manager obviously was taking no chances. He was withdrawn alongside Hesselink who had a nasty forehead gash after a challenge with Simon Ford.
With Hartley covering the right back role again, Riordan had the benefit of the wide left midfield, and Killen a straight swap for Hesselink. The changes seemed to encourage Celtic into a more open style of football, with everyone looking forward when possible. However, untidy passing, poor touches, and obvious moment were giving possession to Kilmarnock far more than the home side would have liked. Donati showed glimpses of his class, but alongside Brown again failed to dominate in an offensive manner in the manner hoped by Celtic. On the occasions Nakamura linked up with Donati, Brown, or when he switched wings for a spell, Celtic looked dangerous. Riordan almost took advantage twice, firstly a stylish chip after some neat control saw the ball almost glide over Combe who managed to flick the ball over the bar, and the second chance where Riordan drove forward and smashed a left foot shot towards goal which the keeper saved well. Despite possession and endeavour, Celtic created very few goal-scoring chances throughout the ninety minutes.
The second half was a duller affair with a low drive by Scott Brown, propelled into the net by a Martyn Corrigan own goal, who feared the onrushing Killen would break his home duck at Celtic Park. A couple of smart Combe stops aside, the only other talking point was the penalty claim by McDonald, which looked cruelly turned down by the Mosspark preacher Mike McCurry. The Australian seemed to have been felled as his run saw him flying by two Kilmarnock defenders and crash to the ground about 8 yards from the away goal, however, the diminutive striker had to make do with a yellow card instead of the more appealing spot kick.
With Hartley in for the suspended in-form winger McGeady, Celtic lined up in a familiar looking 442 system. However within 15 minutes Gordon Strachan’s plans were up in air with injuries to new full back Andreas Hinkel, and Dutchman Venegoor of Hesselink, with attacking pair Riordan and Killen the substitutes brought on. Hinkel seemed to have pulled something in his upper leg, and while he seemed mobile enough the Celtic manager obviously was taking no chances. He was withdrawn alongside Hesselink who had a nasty forehead gash after a challenge with Simon Ford.
With Hartley covering the right back role again, Riordan had the benefit of the wide left midfield, and Killen a straight swap for Hesselink. The changes seemed to encourage Celtic into a more open style of football, with everyone looking forward when possible. However, untidy passing, poor touches, and obvious moment were giving possession to Kilmarnock far more than the home side would have liked. Donati showed glimpses of his class, but alongside Brown again failed to dominate in an offensive manner in the manner hoped by Celtic. On the occasions Nakamura linked up with Donati, Brown, or when he switched wings for a spell, Celtic looked dangerous. Riordan almost took advantage twice, firstly a stylish chip after some neat control saw the ball almost glide over Combe who managed to flick the ball over the bar, and the second chance where Riordan drove forward and smashed a left foot shot towards goal which the keeper saved well. Despite possession and endeavour, Celtic created very few goal-scoring chances throughout the ninety minutes.
The second half was a duller affair with a low drive by Scott Brown, propelled into the net by a Martyn Corrigan own goal, who feared the onrushing Killen would break his home duck at Celtic Park. A couple of smart Combe stops aside, the only other talking point was the penalty claim by McDonald, which looked cruelly turned down by the Mosspark preacher Mike McCurry. The Australian seemed to have been felled as his run saw him flying by two Kilmarnock defenders and crash to the ground about 8 yards from the away goal, however, the diminutive striker had to make do with a yellow card instead of the more appealing spot kick.
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